So, in the last few weeks since the first Mister Donut inspired kicks, we have been treated to many more. I feel very fortunate that I am able to feel the baby move daily. It is reassuring to know that our little person is in there, doing well.

But now, we are able to feel them from the outside as well. The first time we were able to feel Little R’s thumping from the outside was while we were watching the election coverage last week. First we watched Obama’s victory speech and the little one started to dance. Then we watched McCain’s concession speech and Little R’s kicks got even stronger. I rolled over onto my back and we both put our hands on my tummy and we could feel those tiny thumps, those little kicks together. 

We still aren’t sure whether this is an early indicator of Little R’s dislike of McCain, trying to kick him away, but we are definitely hoping that by witnessing this historic election in utero that Little R’s political views are already starting to take shape.